Normal Phrases of Stress Response

Abnormal Phases of

Stress Response

Pathological Behaviors of

Psychological Distress

Pathological Behaviors of Post Abortion Psychological Distress

Outcry

Intense or prolonged

Panic, exhaustion

Panic, confusion, emotional numbing, decides to abort

Denial

Intense or prolonged

Pathological avoidance,

depression, drugs, suicide

Pathological avoidance, depression, drugs, suicide

Intrusion

Intense or prolonged

Post-traumatic stress reactions

Post-traumatic stress

Working Through

Blocked

Maladaptive coping

Maladaptive coping

Completion

Not reached

Personality Constriction

Impairment of functioning